Quote of the Day:

"We should all do what in the long run gives us joy,

even if it is only picking grapes or sorting the laundry."

- E. B. White


Monday, March 1, 2010

Does your home make you happy?

Do you smile when you walk in the door? Chances are no, or maybe sometimes. Wouldn't it be great to love coming home for more than just the typical reasons? I love coming home becasue it means I will shortly join my husband and son for dinner and a few hours of play time and relaxing before going to bed. I don't necessarily love coming home because of my "home". I'm intriqued by this fairly new field of design I read about last year that mixes science and art: neuroarchitecture. It seems like a no-brainer, but why aren't we doing it more? Why aren't we happy in our homes? Why do we put up with the most basic of comforts being so-so when they could be great. And good for our well-being as well. It's basically how elements of light, space and room layout can affect your mind and body's health. Right now my family rents a house, so maybe I feel deep down it's not worth my time and effort to do anything that's not considered permanent or mine for the long term. I know some people though who own their homes that still have moving boxes around and haven't hung pictures on the walls years later. Why don't we take care of our inner well-being as much as our outward appearance to the world? What steps do we need to take?

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